Fire District 1 Chief Larry Hess presented the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce with a plan Friday morning that he says will lower the millage rate of property taxes and increase fire prevention services, which would eventually lower fire insurance premiums for homeowners.

John Georges, CEO of Dolphin Marine International, based in Elmwood, Louisiana with operations in Lafourche Parish and offices in Houston, has completed the sale of Dolphin's entire marine fleet to Harvey Gulf International and Crosby Towing in a mostly cash transaction involving swapping and sale of its entire fleet. Georges did not sell the company just its entire marine fleet. Georges has retained management of the company for use in other business ventures.

New Orleans City Council District A candidate Jay Batt will participate in a town hall style forum on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will be hosted by the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association (LCIA) and will be held at the St. Dominic Gymnasium, 6326 Memphis St.

At-large City Council Member Jackie Clarkson today announced her endorsement of Jay Batt in the race for Council in District A.

Speaking at the Women for Batt Luncheon this afternoon at Ralph’s on the Park, Clarkson said she recognizes Batt as the right choice for the citizens of District A.

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
In a campaign colored by the aggressor calling herself a victim of “attacks,” the latest email to Jay Batt through his campaign website is just another example of his opponents’ hypocrisy.
A missive sent from the email address theshadow@gmail.com and to Batt Headquarters is below. In the “name” section of the response form, the author called him or herself simply, “Your nemesis.”
hi battboy. someone today has stolen from my property for the second time my “Anybody but Batt” sign. Tonight I will …